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Dear Colleagues,
The African Bioinformatics Institute (ABI) is pleased to announce
a call
for nominations for its Inaugural Governing Board, a central
pillar of
ABI’s governance framework and the Institute’s highest
decision-making
authority.
As ABI continues to grow, it is critical that the Governing Board
reflects the strength, diversity, and expertise of the community
it
serves. We therefore invite you to nominate senior, highly
qualified
individuals with demonstrated leadership experience for
consideration.
The Governing Board will play a key role in shaping the direction
and
sustainability of ABI, including:
- Appointing the Executive Director, providing oversight, and
evaluating
performance
- Reviewing and approving ABI’s strategy, annual budget, and
organisational performance
- Ensuring alignment of activities with ABI’s mission, values, and
relevant legal and regulatory frameworks
Board members will be appointed for a term of up to three years.
Please
note this is an unpaid position.
To ensure broad representation, Governing Board members will be
selected from across key stakeholder groups, including:
- Industry / Private sector
- Large-scale Pan African projects/initiatives
- African bioinformatics diaspora
- Regional African bodies (e.g. AU, NEPAD, Africa CDC, AU-BAR)
We are seeking nominees who:
- Hold a senior leadership position within a recognised
organization
(e.g. Director, Head of Department, CEO, Principal Investigator,
or
equivalent)
- Have demonstrated leadership experience (typically more than 10
years)
in managing large programmes, teams, or institutional initiatives
- Bring experience in governance, advisory roles, or strategic
decision-making at an organisational or network level
- Have a proven track record of collaboration, including
involvement in
multi-institutional initiatives or partnerships
All nominations will undergo an internal review process, and
shortlisted
candidates will be contacted directly for additional information.
To submit a nomination, please complete the form here:
https://redcap.h3abionet.org/redcap/surveys/?s=3YMYTMR3HELCNW37
Deadline for submissions: 17th April 2026
We encourage you to put forward senior individuals who can
contribute
thoughtfully and strategically to ABI’s leadership and continued
development.
If you have any questions, please contact
info@bioinformaticsinstitute.africa
Kind regards,
Munadia Ansarie
ABI Project Manager